SIDE A
12” Version
(6:52)
SIDE B
(6:09)
Few musicians would be brave enough to tackle such an iconic jazz funk classic, but the Incognito guys under the guise of Citrus Sun and in the capable hands of their producer, Bluey, have pulled it off. This rendition of the Lonnie Liston Smith masterpiece from 1975 was recorded in 2020 and became the title track of an album, further to which it has brewed on the underground dance scene building an insatiable appetite for a release on 12” vinyl. So here it is in all it’s glory, coupled with an original instrumental jazz funk creation “Hard Boiled”. Grab one while you can. This 12” version comes in straight on the bass line.
Citrus Sun - (A). Expansion. (B). Hard Boiled. 7 inch vinyl single record.
Item ID:
EXPAND124
£14.99
The record is a most impressive twelve-inch vinyl release by the group Citrus Sun, issued by Expansion Records in early 2022. This particular disc is a celebration of the jazz-funk sound, featuring a masterful reimagining of a classic anthem. The Release Details Format: 12" Vinyl, 45 RPM. Release Date: February 2022. Side A: "Expansions" (Vocals by Valerie Etienne) (6:48). Side B: "Hard Boiled" (6:11). The Significance of the Tracks "Expansions": This is a formidable cover of the 1975 Lonnie Liston Smith masterpiece. It features the distinctive vocals of Valerie Etienne (of Galliano fame) and a stellar guitar solo by the legendary Jim Mullen. It originally appeared on the group's 2020 album, Expansions and Visions, but this twelve-inch pressing allows the production to truly breathe at a higher fidelity. "Hard Boiled": The B-side is a sophisticated instrumental piece that has become something of a "smooth jazz" hit in its own right. It showcases the group’s tighter-than-tight rhythm section and features the young Indonesian harmonica virtuoso Rega Dauna. About Citrus Sun Citrus Sun is a passion project and "alter ego" of Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick, the mastermind behind the world-renowned acid jazz collective Incognito. The Concept: Bluey describes Citrus Sun as a "speedboat" running alongside the Incognito "flagship." It is a more sparse, largely instrumental ensemble that focuses on contemporary jazz-funk with a touch of Latin flavour. The Line-up: The group essentially comprises the Incognito rhythm section, including Bluey on guitar, Francis Hylton on bass, and Francesco Mendolia on drums, often featuring the thumb-picking guitar wizardry of Jim Mullen. It is a truly essential acquisition for any collector who appreciates the lineage of British jazz-funk.
